11 coins of the Stanford Hoard have been given to the public library (Loughborough) after their discovery during the construction of the viaduct. With them was the neck of the ring necked jug in which they were allegedly found, also a skull. (1) (2)
The construction of the viaduct took place in 1899-1900. The coins were identified by the BM as being AD 266-273. (2)
All the finds mentioned by (1) are held by the Carnegie Library, Loughborough, but are not on show. (3)
See M214 for viaduct. Grid ref centred.

<1> Leics Arch Society, 1958, Transactions of Leics Arch Society, p 81 (Published document). SNT1348.

<2> Loughborough Monitor, 27/09/1957, Loughborough Monitor (Published document). SNT231.

<3> Colquhoun FD, 1960, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT575.